Sunday, 20 September 2009

'GMG could axe up to 100 editorial posts'

Guardian Media Group is preparing to cut up to 100 more editorial staff as it looks at ways to cut costs after deciding against the closure of The Observer, theSunday Times claims today.The Sunday Times report also says dummy copies of a new look slimline Observer have been circulated, containing fewer sections and which folds business coverage inside the news pages. It claims the Observer's music, sport and food magazines are at risk.

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